Production Supervisor (3rd Shift)

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company supports beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

About the role

Oversee daily manufacturing operations on the floor, manage the team, coordinate and follow production schedules, enforce safety protocols, ensure product quality, maximize output efficiency, minimize waste, and meet safety, quality, and productivity targets.

Responsibilities

• Understand production schedules and troubleshoot problems.
• Submit maintenance requests when needed.
• Review production packets and communicate any issues to the manager as they occur.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper training has been given to all employees.
• Complete all raw materials returns by the end of the shift.
• Maintain general housekeeping, removal of trash, and clean work areas throughout the shift.
• Enter downtime data into the system daily.
• Start batch order(s) in the system daily.
• Perform daily GEMBA walks.
• Make decisions to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Follow Finlay’s Core values.
• Consistently maintain safe, quality food products by following good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements.
• Immediately report all food safety and quality issues to management.
• Partner with others, sharing knowledge, skills, and information within assigned teams and across functional areas.
• Ensure all safety work practices are adhered to.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality standards and Finlays quality systems.
• Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Must be able to communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
• Must be a team player, flexible, and have good time management skills.
• Must be quality conscious and detail-oriented.
• Must be able to work overtime, start earlier hours, and work weekends as needed.
• Mechanically inclined and understand the production process.
• High school graduate or GED.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work additional hours and tailor schedule to support team goals and meet deadlines.
• Adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks.
• Exposure to inclement weather at times.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 50 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques.
• Use of hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment.

Work Environment

• Dynamic manufacturing environment with exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation.
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, including safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols.

Quality Statement

Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best.” Every employee plays a role in this strategy by:

• Following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements to produce consistently safe, quality products.
• Documenting the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense, and HACCP controls.
• Reporting all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partnering with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhering to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibiting an understanding of quality and food safety standards and speaking about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handling customer complaints in a timely and professional manner to prioritize the customer.
• Participating fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.
• Contacting the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality if unsure about your role in the Finlays quality and food safety management system.

Pay

$55,000 - $60,000 per year

Schedule

3rd Shift